deep-cut

Example Sentences

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Our postmodern pope’s meta-callback to another papal deep-cut.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

While the Allmans were a multiracial group of long-haired hippies and not beloved in most halls of power, Carter was a deep-cut fan and quoted the band’s lyrics back to Allman.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2024

In an interview with the Los Angeles Times ahead of the release of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the actress sang the praises of costar and it-girl, Jenna Ortega, and her deep-cut film fanaticism.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

Each Spidey we encounter, even briefly, is fully realized, and a welcome addition to the story, even for those who might not pick up on the deep-cut references to the ’80s and ’90s comics.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

The others looked in the direction that Merry pointed out, but they could see little but mists over the damp and deep-cut valley; and beyond it the southern half of the Forest faded from view.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien